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Streich Zither (aka Bowed Zither)

Dateca. 1870

Place createdAustria, Europe

Place createdBavaria, Germany, Europe

Mediumvarious woods, various metals, mother of pearl, ebony

Dimensions3 1/4 × 19 1/8 × 10 5/8 in. (8.2 × 48.5 × 27 cm)

ClassificationsMusical Instruments

DepartmentMusical Instruments

Credit LineGift of William H. Doane

Accession Number1917.29

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